Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2004 – 2007) vs BMW 1 Series (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 265 hp. The BMW 1 Series is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.4 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,180 kg against 1,410 kg. At 4,529 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is 302 mm longer than the BMW 1 Series.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2004 – 2007
|
BMW
1 Series
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 28 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 272 hp | 116 – 265 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 415 Nm | 150 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 11.9 s | 6.1 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 10.9 L/100 km | 5.6 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 – 4,529 mm | 4,227 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,933 mm |
| Height | 1,425 – 1,427 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,410 – 1,630 kg | 1,180 – 1,365 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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